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LeftLion's Latest Listens #4: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Sep 2024

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands, we review new releases from Dark Bloom, ktlyle and Alex Blythe...

GrowNotts talk to us about greening up Nottingham with their colourful street planters

Fri 06 Sep 2024

You may have seen some of the planters dotted around town looking extra loved up lately - a dash of colour around Canning Circus, Bridlesmith Gate becoming an altogether more pollinator-friendly aisle to walk down. A lot of this greening action can be traced back to GrowNotts. Angelena Efstathiou caught up with grower-in-chief Jack Harris, to hear all about how they’re greening up our city whilst bringing the community with them…

Gig review: A golden era of dance music with Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Thu 05 Sep 2024

Haçienda, the iconic music brand that has captivated audiences for over three decades, made history once again amid the beauty and heritage of Nottingham's Wollaton Hall. Headlined by Soul II Soul with DJs galore, and other big name acts including 808 State and Ultra Naté, the event proved to be an eye-opener...

Interview: Comedian Mark Thomas

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Cathy Symes interviews Mark Thomas, the left-wing political comedian and protestor about his new stand-up show Gaffa Tapes which is coming to the Nottingham Lakeside on Friday 25 October...

Gig review: Melt-Banana with Arch Femmesis at Rescue Rooms

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Japanese noise rock band Melt-Banana are known for speed, energy and experimentation. Dropping in for a whirlwind gig as part of hurricane of a world tour, they subjected Rescue Rooms to a dose of that legendary power...

Gig review: Lime Cordiale at Rescue Rooms

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Adding a splash or two of Lime Cordiale to your playlist is guaranteed to make your day a little sweeter! One of Australia’s biggest and busiest bands performed to a sold-out Nottingham Rescue Rooms crowd, and we couldn’t wait to have a taste...

Review: Live at the Hall featuring Razorlight

Mon 02 Sep 2024

Live at the Hall provided a day of fantastic live music in the beautiful setting of Nottingham's Wollaton Park. With the event headlined by Razorlight, we were also treated to guest performances from indie-rock stars Feeder and The Sherlocks, as well as local artists including Catmilk...

Gig review: Cassyette at Rough Trade

Sun 01 Sep 2024

This World F**king Sucks, but Cassyette surely doesn’t. The nu-gen artist finally has a physical body of work to her name, and we headed to Rough Trade to hear some snippets live and up-close...

From indie gigs to horror film festivals: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 8 September

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Whether you're mad for musicals or already looking forward to the Halloween season, there's plenty to counteract the September blues this week in Notts. Here are our picks of the week from 2 September to 8 September.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #3: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Gig review: Gustaf at The Bodega

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Nottingham got a small taste of the NYC art-rock scene as Gustaf dropped in to The Bodega, bringing a whirl of innovation, fun and quirky percussion (look out for the rubber chicken)...

Review: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2024

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Curated with care by Beans on Toast, this year's Foolhardy Folk Festival at the Arboretum once again provided great music, good vibes and trees galore...

Theatre Review: Grease The Musical

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Iconic 1950s musical action...

Music Reviews: August 2024

Tue 27 Aug 2024

August music reviews: Luna and the Lime Slices, The Blooms, KAP, Soul Infinity Orchestra, Ardency and GIRLBAND!

In photos: Launch day at The Grove

Mon 26 Aug 2024

Nottingham has always been renowned for its live music scene. That scene has become even brighter with the opening of brand new venue The Grove, in Sneinton Market. We were there to document the opening day, which featured music from seven of our city's most exciting up and coming bands...

Rights for Flies: the alternative rock band with an environmental twist

Mon 26 Aug 2024

It’s summer. The wasps are coming for your ice cream, the flies for your park-bench picnic… but before you start swatting, have a listen to Rights For Flies. We spoke with Tobi from the Nottingham based band and activist collective to hear about hoverflies, breaking boundaries, and how art gives us the chance to champion environmental action.

Live comedy, experimental music and outdoor cinema. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 26 August - 1 September

Sun 25 Aug 2024

From Grease The Musical to Razorlight live in Wollaton Park, there are some enormous, artistic spectacles set to close out Nottingham's summer, events calendar this week. Here are our Picks of the Week from 26 August to 1 September.

Food review: Cafe Roya vegetarian restaurant beeston

Sat 24 Aug 2024

On a beautiful summer’s day in July we took a jaunt to Beeston to visit vegetarian restaurant Cafe Roya, which brought fresh, healthy holiday vibes and warm service.

Gig review: KAP at Saltbox Presents

Sat 24 Aug 2024

To celebrate the release of her Still The Girl EP, Notts sensation KAP took to the mic as guest host / artist-in-residence for one night only at Saltbox, supported by a diverse array of local talent…

A tale of rags to riches - from Apprentice to Alderman of Nottingham

Fri 23 Aug 2024

How a young lad from Derbyshire rose through Nottingham society and transformed his life 170 years ago.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #2: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 23 Aug 2024

LeftLion's Latest Listens is our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands. This week, LeftLion listens to new releases from Purple Suns, Modern Coven, Sunflower Thieves, Bram Bancroft and Lace Thief...